Senior Principal Cybersecurity Architect

Why GMF Cybersecurity? 

About the role:

The Senior Principal Cybersecurity Architect is responsible for assessing risk and developing and delivering a comprehensive Cybersecurity program for General Motors Financial. As a Senior Principal, you will be at the forefront of systems architecture design and implementation including applications, data and emerging technology domains. A successful Senior Principal can translate business and technical requirements into specific systems, applications or process designs for very large, complex IT solutions. This position requires a leader who can identify current and future risks, works well with others and performs in challenging situations, and is pragmatic and motivated by long-term results while addressing short-term needs

In this role, you will: 

• Enable the business in its strategic initiatives by consistently applying the appropriate level of security controls, ensuring alignment with Cybersecurity Guiding Principles
• Create security requirements for applications, solutions, networks, data warehouses, data analytics, automation, cloud environments, borderless networks, and initiatives that optimize resource usage based on a thorough understanding of security and operational risks
• Participate in requirements gathering, develop technical architecture, validate and integrate technical designs as blueprints for secure application, network, and product development that support business intelligence
• Adapt and refine existing frameworks to enhance the maturity and optimization of security controls and services or suggest alternatives to bolster security effectiveness
• Engage in complex problem resolution throughout the SDLC, including supervisory roles in build processes, test automation, and system monitoring undertaken by cybersecurity business partners
• Supervise cybersecurity testing initiatives, including the design of processes and standards, effort estimation, resource forecasting, and risk management

Reporting structure:

• This role reports to: VP Cybersecurity Architecture

What makes you a dream candidate?

• Proven experience with Cloud Security industry standards and a verified background with Cloud and SaaS solutions
• Documented expertise in conducting POCs utilizing emerging technologies across several domains, Identity, Network, Data, App, and more
• Familiarity with implementing authentication solutions such as SSO, Oauth, MFA, and IAM
• Exceptional analytical and technical skills with expert-level capability in architecture and development
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the proficiency to engage with executive stakeholders
• Experience in implementing technical solutions that resolve business challenges while understanding new technological capabilities

Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Experience 12+ years’ experience in the security of diverse technologies and processing environments required
• 5-7 years’ experience as Lead Security Architect, Network Architect, Solutions Architect or similar leadership role
• 5-7 years driving thought leadership and innovation across products required
• Relevant certifications and/or licenses required

What We Offer: Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays.

Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture. We have an environment that welcomes new ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.

Compensation: Competitive salary and bonus eligibility; this role is eligible for company vehicle program

Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, 4-days a week in office

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